Increased patrols in Burnage after gun shots in early hours

Increased patrols in Burnage after gun shots in early hours Credit: PA

Increased police patrols are in Burnage after gun shots were fired at a house in the early hours.

Shortly before 12.05am on Sunday 24th September, police were called to reports that two gun shots had been fired at a house on Chorley Wood Avenue.

Officers attended and recovered a number of spent cartridges from the scene.

Eyewitnesses have reported that a white hatchback type vehicle drove away from Chorley Wood Avenue around the time of the incident, towards Western Circle/Avon Road.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody for police questioning.

Image shows Chorley Wood in Burnage Credit: Google Maps

  • Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 6 of 24/09/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.